MzTeachuh's List of the Top Five Educational Websites

How wonderful to conveniently learn, comment, and participate with fellow teachers around the world.  Powerful and validating. Here is my list of top five websites for you to ponder expanding your ePLN.

Edutopia  http://www.edutopia.org/

Edutopia helps teachers with learning theory as well as practical suggestions for the classroom. The site spotlights the best educators in the world blogging just for the individual teacher out in the field. Thorough diversity of resources covering all educational topics is updated daily while there is a well-curated, organized catalog of past posts. There is an honesty and clarity in this site, and if I could only have one online educational resource, I would choose Edutopia.

TeachThought http://www.teachthought.com/

TeachThought is strong on learning theory and philosophy of teaching. Teacher motivation and collaboration are frequent topics on this site. There are some really beautiful graphic organizers, too, covering important topics for professional development.

MindShift http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/

MindShift is higher level thinking for educators. This site has provocative, invigorating educational topics as well as articles highlighting innovative educational practices in the real world. I particularly appreciate the topics in support of educational equity.

Edudemic   http://www.edudemic.com/

Edudemic has outstanding resources, particularly in the area of educational technology. Much of this site's resources present the practicality of ed tech, and also addressing larger issues facing teachers and students. There are excellent Guides for Teachers that are clear and specific.

Understood  https://www.understood.org/en

This site is clear, concise, and simplifies complex dynamics of learning and attention issues.  It is invaluable as a tool to clarify how best to serve a student and explains procedures for Special Education interventions. Understood.org is a tremendous benefit for teacher and parent. It is just a beautiful, thoughtful website.

 

Please get the RSS feed or email for MzTeachuh's daily Educational Links--these sites are just some of the resources I use for your update on what's happening this day in education.

Teaching Is Expecting Good Results From Your Hard Work

1. Top 6 Keys to Being a Successful Teacher

http://712educators.about.com/od/teachingstrategies/tp/sixkeys.htm 

 This next link is for after you read the first.

2. The Value of Self-Reflection - Any Time Of Year, It's Important To Self-Reflect

http://k6educators.about.com/od/professionaldevelopment/a/self_reflection.htm 

3. Four Characteristics of Successful Teachers

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/philosophy-of-teaching/four-characteristics-of-successful-teachers/ 

4. Top 10 Tips for Classroom Discipline and Management

https://www.augusta.k12.va.us/cms/lib/VA01000173/Centricity/Domain/778/Top_10_Tips_for_Classroom_Discipline_and_Management.pdf

5. Does your classroom management need a tune-up?

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos?landing_page=Classroom+Culture+Behavior+Landing+Page&gclid=CLSpz5ayyLMCFal7Qgod6kUAtg 

See if these are really secrets.

6.  Top 10 Secrets of Successful Classroom Management

http://teaching.monster.com/benefits/articles/10033-top-10-secrets-of-successful-classroom-management

7. Six Keys to Successful Collaboration

http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2012/03/13/tln_collaboration.html

Educational Links 5/22/18

How Teens' Penchant For Risk-Taking May Help Them Learn Faster

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/46640/how-teens-penchant-for-risk-taking-may-help-them-learn-faster

4 Tips for Planning Better Lessons with Purpose

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2018/05/21/4-tips-planning-better-lessons/

Teaching Champs: Those Who Teach, Inspire—and (Almost) Never Tire

http://blog.mimio.com/teaching-champs-those-who-teach-inspire-and-almost-never-tire

How Special Education Teachers Can Improve the IEP Meeting Experience for Parents

https://nicoleslearninglab.blogspot.com/

Humanoid Teaching Kids With ASD Social, Emotional Skills

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2018/05/21/humanoid-teaching-kids-asd/25109/

3 Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks

https://www.additudemag.com/symptoms-of-add-hyperarousal-rejection-sensitivity/

Spreading First Aid for Teens’ Mental Health by Training Adults to Help

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/49684/spreading-first-aid-for-teens-mental-health-by-training-adults-to-help

During the vulnerable transition from childhood to young adulthood, many kids grapple with low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 20 percent of adolescents between the ages of 13-18 live with a mental health condition. In fact, a recent study found that nearly 25 percent of teenage girls and almost 10 percent of teen boys suffer from depression by the age of fourteen.

MzT's List of 25 Movies to Watch with Your Teen

Here are twenty-five of my favorite films. Although most of these are very famous, they might not be to a fourteen year old.  Consider sharing films that meant something to you, sharing personal insights to your life experience. Some are fine for pre-teens, use your own discretion and consider ratings. Make watching your favorite movies a family occasion, to share your feelings and experiences at the time. Kids are amazed to imagine their grownups as kids. This can be a closeness-builder. Don't forget good snacks.

Hurrah for Hulu and Netflix! But I say, even if you use ole skool tek like VHS (as long as it works, why not?) or DVDs, just have a blast from the past.

Not in order of importance or preference. Just as I thought of them. I have more, of course, like 'Braveheart,' or the original  'Spartacus' but I must limit myself.

Forrest Gump (1994) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/

Lincoln (2012)    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443272/

Men in Black (1997)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119654/ 

Frankenstein (1931)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021884/ 

A Hard Day's Night (1964)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058182/ 

Sophie's Choice (1982) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084707/  All in the Indiana Jone series, but especially   Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082971/

All in the series, but especially The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/ 

All Mel Brooks' films, but especially  The Producers (1967) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063462/ 

A Patch of Blue (1965)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059573/ 

Gravity (2013)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454468/ 

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108160/ 

Schindler's List (1993) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108052/ 

Glory (1989)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097441/ 

All Episodes--but definitely Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076759/ 

The Sound of Music (1965) - IMDb http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059742/ 

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120815/ 

My Left Foot (1989)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097937/  

Gone with the Wind (1939) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031381/

Titanic (1997)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120338/ 

All Sequels: Back to the Future (1985)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/ 

The Miracle Worker (1962)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056241/ 

Alien (1979)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748/ 

Dances with Wolves (1990)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099348/ 

Summer: Vincent and Vivaldi

Van Gogh  'I even work in the wheatfields at midday', he told Bernard, 'in the full heat of the sun, without any shade whatever, and there you are."


Vivaldi Seasons--Summer (full)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY1p-FmjT1M
Amazing how Vivaldi could create the sound of heat on an unbearable summer day.

Educational Links 5/21/18

What Is the Point of a Makerspace?

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/makerspace/

In the Shadow of a Stereotype: New Facts About ADHD

https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/facts-about-adhd/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=diagnosis

How Teens' Penchant For Risk-Taking May Help Them Learn Faster

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/46640/how-teens-penchant-for-risk-taking-may-help-them-learn-faster

Math Anxiety vs. Dyscalculia: Comparing the Signs

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/math-anxiety-vs-dyscalculia-comparing-the-signs

Not Very “Best” Lists Of The Week: Gun Violence

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2018/05/20/not-very-best-lists-of-the-week-gun-violence/

Your Shining Moment

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/celebrating-student-achievement

3 Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks

https://www.additudemag.com/symptoms-of-add-hyperarousal-rejection-sensitivity/

From this perspective, three defining features of ADHD emerge that explain every aspect of the condition:
1. an interest-based nervous system
2. emotional hyperarousal
3. rejection sensitivity

Educational Links 5/20/18

Diving into Classroom Culture

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2018/05/18/diving-into-classroom-culture/

HOW TO HELP CHILDREN OVERCOME PHOBIAS

http://www.theedadvocate.org/help-children-overcome-phobias/

Hospitals See Growing Numbers Of Kids And Teens At Risk For Suicide

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/51242/hospitals-see-growing-numbers-of-kids-and-teens-at-risk-for-suicide?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29

Why Design Thinking Isn't Just for Techies

https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/why-design-thinking-isnt-just-for-techies?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social

The Faces of the Teacher Revolt

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/05/09/the-faces-of-the-teacher-revolt.html?cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

5 Ways Curriculum and Technology Leads Can Better Work Together to Support Students

http://www.edtechupdate.com/edition/daily-equity-of-access-elementary-2018-05-16?open-article-id=8240818&article-title=5-ways-curriculum-and-technology-leads-can-better-work-together-to-support-students&blog-domain=techlearning.com&blog-title=techlearning%27

21 Questions To Reflect On Your Teaching This Year So Next Year Is Better

https://wegrowteachers.com/21-questions-to-reflect-on-your-teaching-this-year-so-next-year-is-better/

How Making Art Helps Teens Better Understand Their Mental Health

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/49569/how-making-art-helps-teens-better-understand-their-mental-health

The benefits of art in a child’s education are widespread. Art can help kids express themselves and understand the world around them. Art is usually a hands-on experience and fun. For low-income students, studies have found that kids who have more arts education in school see long-term benefits by both academic and social standards.